Can anyone help me identify my boat?

[paulmonaghan]

Hi
I recently bought my first boat and have no idea what make or model it is - any help?
It is fibreglass and 15 feet long - see attached pictures
Thanks
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[landlockedpirate]

Sorry cant help, never seen anything like that before. But welcome to the forum anyway, and i'm sure someone will be along to tell you what it is soon.

 

[Kawasaki]

Yoh welcome!
It looks quick!
I have seen something very similar
It was from a South African yard but at the mo I can't remember the name
It might come to me after another glass or two!!

Fill in your profile a bit mate
There maybe someone on the Forum near you with a bit of knowledge that can help
Not only identifying the boat but as it's your first, with other stuff too.

 

[Bajansailor]

Re Kawasaki's SA yard, possibly T-Craft? They built all sorts of Hysucats.

I was doing some googling, and found this Forum - http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum-14/
They are bound to have somebody who will recognise your boat, especially if she has American origins.

 

[Kawasaki]

Yeh but Banj aint kinda Hysucat 'T Class'
Hmm, another glass , maybe?
'Hic'

 

[Davy_S]

Front end looks a bit Dell Quay dory ish!

 

[Richard Shead]

I woudl put money

Hi
I recently bought my first boat and have no idea what make or model it is - any help?
It is fibreglass and 15 feet long - see attached pictures
Thanks
p

On it being an American Bass boat of some description, low freeboard, very little draft etc and a Force outboard hanging off the back

Have a look around here...

http://www.bassboatoutlet.com/

 

[Kawasaki]

Good shout Mr Shead
May the 'Force' be with you

 

[Richard Shead]

Lets hope

Good shout Mr Shead
May the 'Force' be with you

It starts.....

 

[paulmonaghan]

Cheers

Cheers guys
all seems a lot more exotic than i had imagined - south africa and usa - is it common for small boats to have travelled so far?
engine is definitely us origin according to the id plate and nothing to suggest it has been changed
Is it neccessary to know make/model for insurance? does the boat need a registration number or paperwork - the guy i bought it from laughed when i mentioned it.
Trailer was built in the south of england so I reckon it has travelled at least that far.
Thanks again
P

 

[Tranona]

You need evidence that you own it - there is a document called a Bill of Sale which the vendor signs transferring ownership to you. There is no formal registration required unless you are taking the boat abroad. Insurance may be tricky - although it is not compulsory, but required by most harbours - without knowing the make. Otherwise the insurance co won't know that the boat is properly built etc. However, suspect they will accept a surveyor's report, so speak to a couple of companies to find out what they need.

Also worth getting the RYA books on owning a boat - or better still join and undertake some training if you are serious about boating.

Enjoy!

 

[epervier]

Trailer was built in the south of england so I reckon it has travelled at least that far.
Thanks again
P

probably in a previous life was a caravan, if the corner jacks are anything to go by!

 

[paulmonaghan]

A few months down the line, sun is making the odd appearance so its time to pull the tarp off my puzzle boat and see if anyone can give me a clue identifying it.
I live a stones throw from the sea but cant launch it as I need liability insurance - which I cant get without somehow identifying my craft.
The resolution is to tow my boat 50miles overland to the nearest water which does let me launch uninsured!
Maybe i will offer a prize to the winning post!

Some new pictures then

 

[moonraker 36]

i would post the same question + pics on the iboat forum..
it's right up their street this type of craft..